Marnik v. Northwestern Packing Co.

The sole question presented by this appeal requiring consideration is whether a franchise is involved, within the contemplation of section 75 of the Civil Practice Act. Ill. Rev. Stat. 1947, chap. 110, par. 199.

From the pleadings and the evidence it appears that, prior to 1920, Anthony Marnik and Joseph Cyze were engaged, as equal partners, in the business of manufacturing, buying and selling meat products. In February, 1920, Marnik and Cyze organized the Northwestern Packing Co. with a capitalization of $70,000, represented by 700 shares of common stock having a par value of $100 per share.…